Determination, Entering Slaughter City

The process of absorbing Soul Rings was something she was already very familiar with, and this time it had barely affected her. After absorbing the Soul Ring, the moment she opened her eyes, she found herself completely alone, with only a barrier formed by powerful Soul Power remaining around her. Mu Yu was a little confused. By all rights, Bibi Dong shouldn't have just left her here alone, right? "There's a Hundred-Thousand-Year Soul Beast nearby."

Xi Ruo's voice rang out again, startling Mu Yu. She had told him more than once not to suddenly speak like that, as it could scare her to death, but that big fish was probably in his rebellious teenage phase (or maybe even older?) and completely ignored her. "Why aren't you talking anymore? Don't tell me you're going to say I scared you again?"

Good, very good! He was provoking her. Mu Yu felt like she could finally unleash her verbal assault on him. Before she could even start spewing, a massive collision between pink and dark purple light startled her.

"Human! Don't you dare lay a hand on me or my daughter!" "Heh, a mere Soul Beast, daring to make such a bold claim?" "Mom!"

The three voices mixed together, leaving her a bit bewildered. However, it wasn't hard to guess that Bibi Dong had encountered Xiao Wu and her mother. But with Bibi Dong's strength, Xiao Wu and her mother shouldn't pose a significant threat to her, right? Then she immediately realized something was wrong; there were two male voices. "Heh, you despicable human, how dare you attack Sister Xiao Wu! You're asking for death!"

Although Bibi Dong didn't take the two Soft Bone Rabbits seriously at this moment, the appearance of the Sky Azure Bull Python and the Titan Giant Ape caught her completely off guard, even injuring her quite badly. A fierce look flashed in her eyes. It was estimated that she wouldn't be able to get out of here today. In that case, she might as well take these people down with her.

Unseen by the Soul Beasts and Bibi Dong, Mu Yu rapidly approached. This Pope sister really didn't make her worry any less. As she ran, a short flute that Sea Woman Douluo had once given her appeared in her hand.

Bibi Dong was struggling to fend off the attacks from the three Soul Beasts when a flute melody drifted over. The four Soul Beasts felt a peculiar pressure. Bibi Dong looked towards the source of the sound and saw a little girl sitting by the riverbank on a rock, playing a short flute.

Her pupils dilated in shock. Why had this child come here? Why wasn't she running away quickly... "Xiao Yu! Hurry and leave!" she shouted at the girl, but the girl seemed not to hear, continuing to play, even signaling with her eyes not to worry. Bibi Dong sighed, falling to the ground, utterly exhausted.

Mu Yu's flute music stopped, and she quickly rushed to Bibi Dong's side, gently supporting her. She hadn't expected that Xiao Wu's mother would suddenly shout with blood-red eyes, "You have a child too! How can you treat my child so heartlessly!" Bibi Dong seemed to have thought of something and remained silent. Instead, it was Mu Yu who spoke, "She's not my mother. Don't try to guilt-trip me."

Xiao Wu's mother choked. The Sky Azure Bull Python and the Titan Giant Ape couldn't hold back any longer. "Auntie, why are you wasting your breath talking to someone like that?" Xiao Wu's mother, as if having made up her mind, charged at Bibi Dong again. Bibi Dong's Soul Rings lit up once more, and she shielded Mu Yu behind her.

"Alright, everyone stop." The oppressive feeling from this voice was immense. Instantly, the three Soul Beasts couldn't move forward, and Bibi Dong also felt the overwhelming power. And this was the power of a Soul Beast. She felt a sense of despair. The current problem wasn't solved, and now another one was coming?

But what she didn't expect was that a blue light flowed out from Mu Yu's necklace, coalescing into a man with a human upper body and a fish tail. The man had exquisite features and light blue hair, which coiled arrogantly around Mu Yu.

Bibi Dong wasn't the only one shocked; the four Soul Beasts were too. The Sky Azure Bull Python lost its arrogance and meekly asked, "May I know who you are..." Xi Ruo originally disdained to bother with them, but out of consideration for his little Yu'er, he reluctantly said, "Xi Ruo."

Who in the Soul Beast world hadn't heard of the Mermaid King Xi Ruo? This Mermaid King was the most mysterious existence in the deep sea, and even land Soul Beasts held him in awe. This was because he was the only one that even the Sea God, a First-level God, dared not provoke. The Soul Beasts immediately flinched. "May we ask the reason for your visit? Sea Soul Beasts shouldn't concern themselves with matters on land," Xiao Wu's mother said reverently.

"That's right, Sea Soul Beasts don't meddle in land affairs. By rights, if humans hunt you, I have no grounds to interfere..." Xiao Wu's mother breathed a sigh of relief. "However, this human is a friend of my little darling, so I cannot stand by and do nothing." Xi Ruo revealed a playful smile. He hadn't played a trick on anyone in a long time.

Hearing this, Bibi Dong and the Soul Beasts were stunned. Little darling? Could it be... Their gazes converged on Mu Yu.

Mu Yu: "...What? Why is everyone looking at me? And what's with 'little darling,' Xi Ruo, what are you doing being crazy!"

Titan Giant Ape: What if they're about to have bad luck?

They all waited for Xi Ruo's next words. "Seeing as humans attacked you first, I'll let you off today. But if you harm my child..." He didn't finish, but the threat was clear. Just when they thought the matter was over, Xiao Wu suddenly asked indignantly, "You're a Soul Beast too! How can you help humans!" This sudden question almost scared the Titan Giant Ape and the Sky Azure Bull Python to death. Xiao Wu's mother quickly covered her mouth.

"Heh, how? Simply because this King's strength is superior to yours, this King will do as he pleases. This King only needs to ensure this King's subjects are not harmed by humans. As they just said, Sea Soul Beasts have no right to interfere with land Soul Beasts, don't they?"

No one dared to speak. "Also, I just like this little girl, so what? Are you going to interfere? You CAN'T!" After saying that, he looked at Mu Yu, as if... seeking praise. Mu Yu helplessly gave him a thumbs-up. "Amazing." Xi Ruo nodded proudly and then condensed back into blue light, returning to Mu Yu's necklace. "Your Excellency Pope, let's go." Bibi Dong looked at her with a complex expression, wanting to say something but ultimately saying nothing, and nodded gently.

After this incident, the two returned to the Martial Soul Hall. Bibi Dong went into seclusion, announcing to the outside world that she was injured and recuperating. Mu Yu, bored, lay on her bed cultivating. How should I cultivate? I can't just rely on absorbing Soul Bones, can I? She sighed. Then, she suddenly thought of a place—Dugu Bo's Ice and Fire Yin Yang Well. But she quickly dismissed the idea. She couldn't just go to someone for something for no reason. Her mind suddenly sparked, and she thought of another place—Slaughter City.

If she remembered correctly, Slaughter City was the place that bestowed a powerful Domain upon the "cheating king" and laid the foundation for him to inherit the Asura God's Divine Position. She wasn't particularly coveting the Asura God's Divine Position, but that Domain was a good thing, and wouldn't it be exciting to challenge monsters in Slaughter City? After all, it was a place where one could only rely on oneself. She didn't want to be protected by others everywhere; she wanted to start competing fiercely! She wanted to surpass Tang San! No, she wanted to crush Tang San!

In the blink of an eye, she ran to Qian Daoliu and told him about her grand goal. Qian Daoliu's eyes were complex. "Xiao Yu, you are still too young. Slaughter City might not be suitable for you..." Mu Yu was taken aback. Was this a rejection? "No, Grandpa, I'm very suitable."

"But Xiao Yu, it's very dangerous there."

"No, Grandpa, I'm not afraid."

"Xiao Yu, you won't be able to eat delicious food there."

"No, Grandpa, I don't want to eat delicious food anymore."

"Xiao Yu, Grandpa is afraid something will happen to you."

"No, Grandpa, you don't have to be afraid."

Qian Daoliu couldn't dissuade Mu Yu. "Do you absolutely have to go?" Mu Yu's eyes were firm. "Yes, Grandpa, I absolutely have to go!" Qian Daoliu had no choice but to finally agree. He offered to escort Mu Yu to Slaughter City, but Mu Yu refused.

Before she left, the Enshrined ones bid farewell to Mu Yu with reluctance. "Grandpas, don't worry. I'll be back within a year!" Just as she was about to leave, Qingluan Douluo stopped her and placed a short knife in Mu Yu's hand. "Protect yourself..."

Mu Yu suddenly felt an indescribable sourness welling up in her heart. It seemed she had... never experienced this kind of family affection before. "Okay, Third Grandpa," she replied, her voice slightly choked. Then she turned and left. She would never forget the kindness of everyone in the Martial Soul Hall. She was determined to change their tragic fate. (Of course, she wouldn't let anyone who died for Tang San die either.)